Men can't control themselves. Your pants are too tight. Don’t give yourself away. Prime your face. Don’t show your thighs. Look sexy. Don’t be a whore. Don’t be a skank. Don’t be a prude. Don’t show your breasts.” These are the first few lines of a poem, written by 22-year-old Camille Rainville and performed by … Fill in your brows. Be a lady they said. Your shirt is too low. Wear makeup. Be dirty. Look hot. Don't show so much skin. Conceal your blemishes. Men have needs. Don’t be so up tight. Be virginal. Cover up. Be pure. You're asking for it. Your hair is too long. Be … Highlight your cheekbones. Contour your nose. Your roots are showing. This Editorial note is to celebrate her work by taking a different approach. The Editorial Board feels very strongly about the words written by Camille Rainville in her piece titled “Be A Lady They Said”.. We asked her to republish it here with us. Be experienced. Highlight your hair. Save yourself. You're too dressed up. Don’t have sex with too many men. Wear heels. Leave something to the imagination. Don't be so provocative. Your skirt is too short. Men don’t like sluts. Not blue, that looks unnatural. Wear black. Pleasure men. Don't be a temptress. Be a lady they said. Color your lips. Your skirt is too short. Be innocent. Be sexual. Don’t sleep around. Dye your hair. "Be a lady, they said. Don’t show so much skin. Don’t flirt. Line your lids. Your hair is too short. Smile more. “Be a lady they said. Don’t talk about sex. Your shirt is too low. Your ends are split. Powder, blush, bronze, highlight. Be A Lady They Said - the full text version. Lengthen your lashes. Have a little fun. Don’t lose your dignity.